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CARPINUS tschonoskii
Commonly known as Hornbeam
An elegant small tree from Japan with slender hairy young stems
£25.00
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, aphids, coral spot, -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan -
DeciduousSharp-pointed, double-toothed, glossy leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long, dark green above, mid-green beneath, turning yellow in autumn
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Double Serrate
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Ovate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
12m (39ft)
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TreeSpreading tree with pendent branch-tips. Produces catkins in spring. Males are green and 1-2cm (½-¾in) long, females are yellow-green to 5cm (2in) long followed by pendent green, later yellow-brown, racemes of fruit 5-7cm (2-2¾in) long
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
12m (39ft)
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